The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-21

with us. q Give entertainments not SIMPLY
10 advertise the work, nor 10 let the outside
world know we are still among them, but
TO draw these wandering souls into our
midst and lead them To the marvellous
light of our Lord and Savior.
Work so that at every meeting some
new face may cross ourthreshold N good
lessons DO impressed upon him heart
and mind while in our presence thal VIII
create n thirst for u fuller knowledge oi the
word Of God, and with n hearty welcome
on every visit draw him back repeatedly,
not dcfcring his next visit until the next
free show is given, but make our rooms
his evening home, ENJOYING the reading
rooms, gymnasium and parlors, ana Try
and see that he is in attendance NJ the
Bible reading, prayer meeting or song
service. Find out what his element II,
singing, speaking or reading. Put nm 10
work in some way to interest him,
"lt he is Il mechanic or railroad man, II
the number Of his class will justify II, give
an entertainment IL them, ot the usual
order. Hold meetings Tor that class only,
Have a lecture N their special branch ct
labor or on the all important labor
question before the people.
Put YOU wits Ia work To give such en-
tcrtainmcnts us will attract the people In
the rooms aud interest the u men IN
them, aud thus a love Tor the great work IL
being rooted in their hearts that YOU can
never estimate the amount of good orlgi.
mating within its borders.
"Look-will you2 mthc various (Ormsoi
entertainments that his satanic majesty
plans 10 draw the young man into his
clutches.
"lct us be diligcnt and ever watChlul, de
vising new and interesting features ior the
evening gatherings. Get various tracts
with a warming Ia the wicked aud advice
10 the wayward, and distribute them
among the audience when departing, that
they may remind them NJ their duty Ia
God when at home, and We may hope that
u desire Ia return may be created 10y these
little reminders.
In all manncrs possible take advantage
Of your opportunities, while You have
the people within your walls, 10
impress upon them the value
Of the association 10 Young men Of all
classes, aud We may trust tod Ia bless uur
efforts. Whether weak IN strong, hc will
encourage us and giant MS graccii We hut
ask il.
~ don't pretend TO have gone over the
entire ground in these few suggestions,
and hope that those who have been sue.
ccssiul in other plans will be free To cx.
press themselves. ~ We are here for the
good n the work and Ia devise plans best
suited 10 profit the association. Therefore
let us work together, with one grand end
in view the success Of the Young Mem
Christian association and the glory ui God
in the salvation Of our icllowman.'
After reading these papers the commit
tee ON permanent organization reported ~
follows. For president, X. g. Craig, iirsI
vice president, II. A. jenkins, second Vie,
president, T. II. Rice, IT,; secretary, H. u
Sims; assistant secretaries, !. l.. Schon, VI.
u. Mcriwcnthcr and $. A. Chandler. tn,
report was adopted. rrcsidcnt-rlcct Craig
WIS escorted 10 the chair aud intruducc,
by chairman II. 4. Myers.
On taking the chair MIR Craig, in a shor
and very feeling speech, thanked the con
ycntion for the honor conferred upon him
which was entirely unexpected. lie Sai,
that there were assembled IN the SlCrc,
cliiicc young men Ia devise ways an,
means Ia better, not only themselves, In
all others, and put them On the path tia
leads Ia him who docth all things we'll.
Then followed devotional exercises, con
sisting of prayer and songs. The Rev. T.
VI. Richardson pronounced the bcncdi,
ton aud the convention adjourned Ia NEE
ut 100 o'clock.